And Now, A Word From My Computer

Elizabeth recently gave herself a four year evaluation, and as her near-constant companion, I thought I’d add my thoughts on her progress. When Elizabeth started blogging, she was familiar with the Internet but knew nothing about code, like most beginning bloggers. She used the Blogspot publishing platform to create her blog posts, but I’ll let you in on a secret- it took her MONTHS to figure out how to put links in her posts. The day she finally understand how to make an image link to a DIFFERENT LOCATION made her feel like she’d conquered the world.

As she continued to improve and moved to a self-hosted blog, Elizabeth also learned how to take better care of her computer. I’m not her first laptop, but I am definitely reaping the benefits of her experience. See, Elizabeth likes to click links. And sometimes those links are for junky sites that take up a ton of space and slow down my overall processing speed. Over the years, those of us who have sat on Elizabeth’s lap have had to be rebuilt more than once due to excessive junk clogging us up. But, she’s learning.

Now, Elizabeth’s husband, who is the resident “computer guy”, he likes a certain brand of computer that rhymes with “Fell”. I myself am a “Fell” laptop and I’ll happily assist Elizabeth in the creation of her blogs and everything else she does online for as long as she needs me. This particular blog post, however, is sponsored by HP, who I’m sure also makes fine computers and laptops.

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Table for Five is listed on MomDot!

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MomDot is a mom blog listing site that is run by mommy bloggers,
Trisha, Alicia, and Bridgette.They run contests weekly, reviews on
awesome (and not so awesome) products for families and kids, and talk
about their lives.

But more importantly, they feature bloggers and mom
boutiques to give them an avenue to get their names out there, also
assisting in google links! You can head out and list your blog for free
and talk to them about doing an interview about you. Table for Five is listed with the Parenting blogs. Head on over and
see what MomDot is about!

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20 Affirmations for Busy Mom Bloggers

Credit for this goes to Jennifer James, who posted it on Mom Bloggers Club. I’m so glad she did, because I need to repeat this whole list to myself like every single day.

* I love my blog.
* My job as a mom blogger is to be true to myself.
* There are plenty of opportunities for everyone.
* Meeting new mom bloggers is an experience I treasure.
* Mom blogging is a cherished gift.
* I am a great blogger.
* I am not afraid to challenge myself as a blogger.
* I have an influential voice in the blogosphere.
* I am grateful for my blog.
* I am thankful for each and every one of my readers.
* I am appreciative that my family supports my need to blog.
* Every experience I have had as a blogger has been worth it.
* I am thankful for my ability to write.
* It is gratifying to know I am chronicling my life’s journey for my children and grandchildren.
* My blog is my personal sanctuary.
* I will do my part to make the mom blogosphere a nurturing community.
* My blog is an extension of myself, not my whole self.
* I will cherish every comment.
* I love being a creator of good content.
* I am a mom blogger and I love it.

Can you think of more? Leave them in the comments.

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